John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil

British politician (1919-2006)
Person human Q1701413
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John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil

Summary

John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on February 13, 1919[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on November 22, 2006[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and barrister[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil was born in London[2].
  • John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil passed away in London[4].
  • John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil was born on February 13, 1919[3].
  • John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil died on November 22, 2006[5].
  • John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil's father was Ivor Eliot Peyton[9].
  • John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil's mother was Dorothy Helen Elphinstone[10].
  • Among John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil's spouses was Diana Clinch[11].
  • Among John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil's spouses was Mary Constance Wyndham[12].
  • A child of John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil was Sarah Grenville Peyton[13].
  • A child of John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil was Thomas Richard Peyton[14].
  • A child of John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil was Charles Michael Eliot Peyton[15].
  • John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil's professions included politician[6].
  • John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil worked as a barrister[7].
  • John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil held the position of Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food[17].
  • John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil held the position of Shadow Leader of the House of Commons[18].
  • John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[19].
  • John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil held the position of member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil held the position of member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil held the position of member of the 46th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil's education included a stint at Trinity College[23].
  • John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil's education included a stint at Eton College[24].
  • John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil received the Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[25].
  • John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil is recorded as male[26].
  • John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil… he was born on February 13, 1919[3]. His father was Ivor Eliot Peyton[9]. His mother was Dorothy Helen Elphinstone[10].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[23] and Eton College[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and barrister[7]. Positions held include Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food[17], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Shadow Leader of the House of Commons[18], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[19], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33]; member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1979[36]; member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1974[39]; and member of the 46th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1974[42].

Recognition

John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil received the Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Diana Clinch[11] and Mary Constance Wyndham[12], 1921–2022[43]. Children include Sarah Grenville Peyton[13], b. 1948[44]; Thomas Richard Peyton[14]; and Charles Michael Eliot Peyton[15]. John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil was affiliated with the Conservative Party[45].

Death and Burial

John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil died on November 22, 2006[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil born?

Born in London[2], John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil…

Where did John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil die?

John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil died in London[4].

Who were John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil's parents?

John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil's father was Ivor Eliot Peyton[9]. John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil's mother was Dorothy Helen Elphinstone[10].

Who was John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil married to?

John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil's spouses include Diana Clinch[11] and Mary Constance Wyndham[12].

What did John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil do for work?

John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil worked as politician[6] and barrister[7].

Where did John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil go to school?

John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil was educated at Trinity College[23] and Eton College[24].

What awards did John Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[25].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [20] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  22. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . timesonline.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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